Belmont Bruins vs Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Gardner-Webb vs Belmont NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nashville.

Gardner-Webb vs Belmont Prediction

Betting on today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Bruins game? Catch the action at Curb Event Center in Nashville, TN, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Belmont is favored by -6.5 at home against Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb vs. Belmont Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Belmont Bruins
Where: Nashville at Curb Event Center
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds BELM -6.5, GARDWB +208 | BELM -260 O/U 151.5

Runnin' Bulldogs Preview: Will Gardner-Webb Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gardner-Webb picked up a 79-64 win over Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday, November 27th. The Bulldogs were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 143, just over the 142.5 O/U line.

Gardner-Webb took control early, leading 43-28 at halftime. Both teams scored 36 points in the 2nd half, allowing the Bulldogs to maintain their lead and secure the win.

Runnin' Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Anthony Selden's 29 points on 55.6% shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep, led Gardner-Webb to a 79-point performance in their last game. The Runnin' Bulldogs shot 45.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%, and connected on 40.9% of their three-point attempts (9-of-22).

Gardner-Webb also hit 77.8% of their free throws (14-of-18) and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They dished out 15 assists, with Selden and Tre Thomas each contributing 2, despite Thomas shooting just 20% overall and 22.2% from three.

Runnin' Bulldogs Team Defense

Gardner-Webb's defense put together a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 64 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Runnin' Bulldogs were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% success rate.

Inside the arc, Gardner-Webb's defense allowed 19 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 42% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts, shooting 55% from the stripe. Gardner-Webb gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Have What it Takes at Home?

Belmont's 89-66 win over Tulane on Wednesday was a statement game for the Bruins. Entering as +2 underdogs, they not only won but covered the spread, improving their record and confidence.

Belmont led 45-35 at halftime and continued to dominate, scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Tulane to 31. The game’s total points of 155 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 153.5.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points with a 48% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 21 of 49 three-point attempts, shooting 42.9% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.3%.

The Bruins shared the ball exceptionally well, dishing out 30 assists, and they also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Tyler Lundblade led the way with 17 points, hitting 5 of 10 threes, while Asher Woods added 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and from beyond the arc.

Bruins Team Defense

Despite Belmont's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. The Bruins allowed a 48% shooting performance, with 36 made field goals on 75 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Belmont's defense gave up 21 threes on 49 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 9 free throws.

Runnin' Bulldogs vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Runnin' Bulldogs last ten road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 9-1, while going 6-4 straight-up.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Belmont has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Gardner-Webb has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 1-4 straight up.
The Bruins have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.